How Can Fecal Impaction For Over 3 Weeks, Bloated Stomach, Lactose Intolerance And IBS Be Managed And Treated?

Posted on Wed, 27 Jun 2018

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Question : I am. A 23 yo female, have been diagnosed with fecal impaction past 3 weeks, had firm swollen bloated tummy for 3 weeks but past 2 days it's been swollen and bloated but squishy, doenst seem to be going down, tried trigger foods in order to defecate completely or to colon emptyness I have lactose intolerance and ibs and have tried stimulant laxatives and stool softeners as well as bulking laxatives.

Answered by Dr. Vasudha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use local lubricants. / Consult a general surgeon.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Non expulsion of waste products from digestive tract (constipation) makes the stools dried &impacted in bowels. This obstructs removal of waste products in days to come &causes all the symptoms you have.
* Removal of impacted stool is the way out of the problem. You have tried almost all the ways to purgate the thing out.. you can also try with-
-Application of glycerine suppository before trying for bowel movement. After application suppository should be retained for 10 -20 minutes before defecation.
-Self applied glycerine syringe can be used if suppository does not help
* Consult a general surgeon if needed , for-
-a plain water or soap water enema ,
- Manual removal of the hard impacted stool
-very rarely surgical dis-impaction is needed in case the impaction is at higher levels of bowels.
I hope that helps you. Any follow up query is welcome.
Thanks.

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